uttarakhand

Uttarakhand has approved its first geothermal energy policy to tap into Himalayan hot springs. Experts warn the fragile region may face new ecological threats from drilling and emissions.

Crops are failing in Uttarakhand’s hills. Farmers are switching from cereals to pulses and spices as farming adapts to climate change and rising heat.

उत्तराखंड के पहाड़ी जिलों में जलवायु परिवर्तन की मार ने खेती के नक्शे को पूरी तरह बदल दिया है। पिछले एक दशक में जहां खाद्यान्न और तिलहन जैसी परंपरागत फसलों का दायरा 27% तक सिमट गया है, वहीं दलहन और मसालों की खेती में ज़बरदस्त उछाल दर्ज किया गया है।

The Uttarakhand High Court has halted the felling of 3,300 trees for a road widening project, citing environmental concerns. The state must present clearances by March 21. Activists urge alternatives to prevent harm to wildlife and biodiversity.

Uttarakhand's weather remains mostly dry, but Dehradun and five other districts may experience light rain and partial cloud cover. The rising daytime heat and chilly nights create a 20-degree temperature gap, posing health risks.

Uttarakhand's weather today is warm with a temperature of 15.77°C. Dry conditions persist, with temperatures rising in the coming days. Dehradun’s air quality is poor (AQI 383). Dry weather is expected until February 15, with rain and snow predicted.

सुप्रीम कोर्ट से फायर लाईन बनाने के लिए पेड़ों को काटने की अनुमति मिलने के बाद अब उत्तराखंड सरकार ने जंगलों को आग से बचाने के लिए 5 लाख पेड़ों को काटने का फैसला किया है।

Vasudhara Lake's size has surged 421% since 1968, with glacial melt increasing its water volume by 767%. As a high-risk glacial lake, its collapse could trigger devastating floods. Experts and disaster authorities call for urgent monitoring.

On July 11, 2024, a massive landslide blocked the Badrinath Highway near Joshimath, disrupting the Char Dham Yatra and leaving 3,000 travelers stranded. This incident underscores the urgent need for sustainable development in the fragile Himalayan region.

In Uttarakhand's Himalayan region, Tiya Foundation's telemedicine program revolutionizing rural healthcare. It provides crucial medical support, improving lives in remote villages like Chaurson